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Fraunhofer-Institut für Windenergiesysteme IWES
Bremerhaven, DEImpact-drivenAssociationRenewable Energies & Environmental TechnologyScience & Research
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees201 - 500
Founded2009
LocationBremerhaven
About Fraunhofer-Institut für Windenergiesysteme IWES
Fraunhofer-Institut für Windenergiesysteme IWES is a leading research institute within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, dedicated to advancing wind energy systems. It conducts application-oriented research and development across the entire wind energy value chain, from fundamental science to practical application. Key focus areas include offshore wind, hydrogen technologies, digitalization, and specialized testing infrastructure. The institute provides innovative solutions for a sustainable energy future, contributing significantly to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), climate action (SDG 13), and industry innovation (SDG 9). With its focus on validation, Fraunhofer IWES supports the industry in developing and optimizing new products and systems.
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Sustainability Goals
Affordable & Clean Energy
Researching Affordable, Clean Wind Energy
Fraunhofer-Institut für Windenergiesysteme IWES researches and develops technologies across the entire wind energy value chain, ensuring access to sustainable power.
Climate Action
Wind Energy for Effective Climate Action
The organization advances wind energy and hydrogen technologies. This significantly contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports global decarbonization efforts.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovations for Resilient Energy Infrastructure
The institute develops innovative technologies and specialized testing infrastructure for wind energy. It promotes digitalization, essential for building robust and sustainable energy infrastructures.
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FAQs
Q1What is the mission and focus of Fraunhofer IWES?
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Fraunhofer IWES is dedicated to application-oriented research and development in wind energy systems, providing innovative solutions across the entire value chain. It significantly contributes to Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9).
Q2What are the key research areas of Fraunhofer IWES?
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The key research areas include digitalization, offshore wind energy, hydrogen technologies, and specialized testing infrastructure. The institute offers expertise in the validation of electrical components, electrolysers, and large mechanical components.
Q3Where is Fraunhofer IWES located and how many employees does it have?
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Fraunhofer IWES is headquartered in Bremerhaven and operates at multiple locations. It employs more than 400 staff members in science and administration.
Q4Where can I find current job openings at Fraunhofer IWES?
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Current job openings at Fraunhofer IWES can be found on the central career portal of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft at: https://jobs.fraunhofer.de/search/?createNewAlert=false&q=&locationsearch=&optionsFacetsDD_customfield1=&optionsFacetsDD_customfield2=&optionsFacetsDD_customfield3=&optionsFacetsDD_customfield5=&optionsFacetsDD_customfield4=IWES+-+Windenergiesysteme
